Download Consulting Clinical Research Analyst Job Number: 819689 Portland

Consulting Clinical Research Analyst
Job Number: 819689
Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Telecommute options available
To apply, please go to www.cambiahealth.com/careers
Bring your analytical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for measurement to this
role where you will be responsible for supporting effectiveness studies of quality improvement
interventions in support of the Quality Management program. The Consulting Clinical Research Analyst
performs technical, analytical, and support functions to meet program goals, contributes to strategic
and tactical planning efforts, and serves as a company-wide resource on program evaluation and
measurement.
The Clinical Consulting Research Analyst leverages knowledge of applied research methods, data
mining tools, analytic programming, and health care quality expertise. This role is responsible for
providing timely, valid and reliable data, analysis, research, and recommendations regarding program
effectiveness, including measurement and reporting of intervention outcomes.
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Key Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in hospital administration, public health, economics, statistics, actuarial science,
mathematics, business administration with 5+ years related work experience or equivalent
combination of education and related work experience. Master’s degree with 3+ years related work
experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Keen analytical and problem solving skills.
Progressively responsible work experience in leadership roles.
Demonstrated success with project management.
Proven ability to present complex analytic concepts to business stakeholders.
Proven ability to document business requirements.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of program evaluation concepts and methodologies, with expertise in program
effectiveness analysis, measurement and reporting.
Knowledge of health plan operations, data sources, data structures.
Knowledge of health plan cost containment strategies including medical management interventions,
provider contracting methodologies, and benefit design alternatives.
Knowledge of data mining tools and methods (SAS, OLAP)
Knowledge of analytic programming tools and methods (SAS, SQL, OLAP, Business Objects, Crystal).
Proven ability to design and develop reporting.
Well developed business sense (finance, accounting, economics, risk management, public health
economics, social service research or epidemiology).
Proven ability to perform difficult analytical tasks with minimum supervision.
Ability to drive strategic projects for the company, with a leadership presence that can cross
divisions.
Advanced knowledge of health plan cost containment strategies including medical management
interventions, provider contracting methodologies, and benefit design alternatives.
Advanced knowledge of provider payment structures, underwriting issues, marketing theory, financial
accounting issues, and other mechanisms that highly impact the cost and revenue structures within
the corporation.
Knowledge of regulatory (both state and federal) agency policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently on complex projects and issues with large financial and/or risk impact to
the company.
Knowledge of applied research methods and health research best practices.
Regence employees are part of the larger Cambia family of companies, which seeks to drive innovative health solutions.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to
workforce diversity and a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. A drug
screen and background check is required.
Regence is 2.2 million members, here for our families, co-workers and neighbors, helping each other be and stay healthy
and provide support in time of need. We've been here for members more than 90 years. Regence is a nonprofit health care
company offering individual and group medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Medicare and other government programs
as well as pharmacy benefit management. We are the largest health insurer in the Northwest/Intermountain Region,
serving members as Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield
of Utah and Regence BlueShield (in Washington). Each plan is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Association.
If you’re seeking a career that affects change in the health care system, consider joining our team at Cambia Health
Solutions. We advocate for transforming the health care system by making health care more affordable and accessible,
increasing consumers’ engagement in their health care decisions, and offering a diverse range of products and services
that promote the health and well-being of our members. Cambia's portfolio of companies spans health care information
technology and software development; retail health care; health insurance plans that carry the Blue Cross and Blue Shield
brands; pharmacy benefit management; life, disability, dental, vision and other lines of protection; alternative solutions to
health care access and free-standing health and wellness solutions.